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staff profiles: CENTRE FOR EXTERNAL STUDIES (CES)

Dr Trudie Frindt

Department: Student Support

1. Name:	Dr Trudie Frindt
2. Tertiary Qualifications	D. Ed - Educational Management M. Ed - Educational Management B. Ed - Education H. Ed – Pre- Primary/Junior Primary Education
3. Current Position	Director, Centre for External Studies
4. Campus Address	Main Campus, Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, Windhoek Block F, Room F.....
5. Office Phone, Fax & Cell phone	+264 61 206 3... +264 61 206 3016f
6. Email Address	tfrindt@unam.na
7. Short Biography	Dr Trudie Frindt is the Director of the Centre for External Studies at the University of Namibia. She started her career as lecturer at the University of Namibia during July 1990, and has been heading the Department of Continuing Education for the past 16 years. During her stay at the University she spearheaded UNAM on Air and produced 57 educational radio programmes. She was also instrumental in the organisation and management of the UNAM Access Programme at the UNAM Northern Campus, which resulted in a PhD study, “Bridging the gap between school and University: A case study of the University of Namibia Access Programme. Apart from providing outreach programmes to the Namibian community, she also launched two certificates programmes through the Department of Continuing Education namely, The Certificate in HIV/AIDS Counselling and a Certificate in Mid-level management.
8. Resume/Vita	Post resume/vita document
9. Recently Taught Courses	Media studies for Adult Education Short courses for Department of Continuing Education
10. Academic interest/ expertise	Develop study material, Organise community outreach programmes. Research on elimination of unemployment in Namibia.
11. Research and Publications	1993. Frindt, G.” University Centres as Student Support Services” in Distance Education Monograph. Vol. 1, 1993, Windhoek. 1993.Frindt, G. The position of women in the Namibian Educational System. Unpublished M. Ed thesis. University of the Orange Free State. 2002. Frindt,G. Bridging the gap between school and university: A case study of the university of Namibia’s access programme. Unpublished D. Ed thesis. University of the Western Cape. 1995. Frindt,G. Adult and Continuing Education in Namibia and its Role in Reconstruction and Development. Unpublished paper presented at CACE, Cape Town, 7 – 10 November 1995. 1996. Frindt,G. Adult and Continuing Education in Namibia and the USA. What can they learn from each other? Unpublished paper presented at 8th Adult Learner Conference. Dallas Texas. 25 – 29 May 1996. 2005. Frindt, G. Kawere, W., Trewby, R. Handbook for Adult Educators. Gamsberg Macmillan. UNESCO, 2005 publication. 2005. Lebeau, D., & Frindt, G. Short-term consultancy report for NAMCOL staff and learners. Published by UNAM Press, University of Namibia. Windhoek. 2004. Frindt, G., & Erwee, P. Leading. A supervisory training manual. Unpublished training manual. 2004. Frindt, G., & Engelbrecht, F. Problem solving and Decision-making. Unpublished Supervisory training manual. 1999. Frindt, G. Status and value of Non-formal Education in Namibia. Edited by Tony Dodds. Unpublished report. 1097. Frindt, G. Directory of: Adult and Continuing Education Providers in Namibia. Published by Polytechnic Press. Windhoek. 2007. Frindt, G. & Mostert, L. Collaborative learning versus traditional teaching: A UNAM case study. SADC – CDE and DEASA International Journal for Distance and Open learning. June, Vol no (1) 2007. 2008.Frindt, G. The impact of Video Conferencing on Distance Education Courses: A University of Namibia Case Study. Progressio: South African Journal of open and distance learning practice. Vol 28, 1 & 2. 2008. 2008. Frindt, G. & Engelbreght, F.J. Preparing Out-of- School Youth for Work. A Namibian Case Study. Paper presented at PCF5 conference. London. 2009. Frindt, G. How Video Conferencing enables communication and interactive learning in Distance Education. In: Bridging the knowledge divide: Educational technology for development. The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus Bridgetown, BARBADOS, West Indies. (UNESCO).
12. Recent Professional Activities	Short-term consultancy on HIV/AIDS for NAMCOL. 3-month training for Ministry of Security and Safety. Ware-house stock control for Government Stores. Development of Certificate and Diploma courses for distance education. Delivered a presentation at the Pan Commonwealth Forum (PCF5) in London. Attended a 2-week leadership course in Israel. UNAM committees, (Senate, Academic Planning committee, Serve on the NOLNET board, Trustee member of NOLNET, Distance Education Association of Southern Africa (DEASA) country representative.